Below you have a chart of family relationships in Spanish and English. If a phrase is missing in English, fill it in with the correct English phrase using the possessive adjective and meaning of the term. If a phrase is missing in Spanish, fill it in with the correct Spanish phrase using the possessive adjective and meaning of the term. Use the phrase in the other column to help you find the answer. (There are hints throughout the chart in case you get stuck.)
You should use your notes on possessive adjectives to complete the chart.
| Español | English |
|---|---|
| tus hermanas | |
| their grandparents | |
| tus nietos | your grandchildren |
| her granddaughter | |
| mis padres | my parents |
| sus hijos | |
| nuestro bisabuelo | our great-grandfather |
| tu bisabuela | |
| mis primos | |
| su cuñado | his/her brother-in-law |
| su cuñada | |
| mi esposo | my husband |
| my wife | |
| my stepbrother | |
| tu hermanastra | |
| mi novio | |
| my girlfriend | |
| nuestras mascotas | |
| mi hija adoptada | my adopted daughter |
| mi hermano menor | my younger brother |
| nuestra hermana mayor | . |
Now let's practice with some sentences. If a sentence is missing in English or Spanish, fill it in with the correct sentence using the possessive adjective, the meaning of the family term and the correct form of the verb.
| Español | English |
|---|---|
| Mi hermano vive en una casa grande. | |
| Tu hermana quiere cocinar la cena. | |
| Sus abuelos limpian mucho. | |
| Nuestros bisabuelos viven cerca de aquí. | |
| Tus tíos... | Your aunt and uncle need to clean the house. |
| My husband cooks every day. | |
| Our pet sleeps in the living room (la sala). | |
| His father lives in the city (la ciudad). |